Multiple choice

A man bought a watch for 12% discount. If he had bought it for 24% discount, he would have got the watch for ₹ 2400 less. The marked price of the watch is:

  1. $₹ 30,000$
  2. $₹ 22,500$
  3. $₹ 20,000$
  4. $₹ 25,000$
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The difference between 24% and 12% discount is 12% of the marked price, which equals ₹2400. Therefore marked price = 2400 × 100/12 = ₹20,000. Verification: 12% of 20000 = ₹2400, 24% of 20000 = ₹4800, difference = ₹2400. Option C is correct.

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